539. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list in each local health area at the end of May 2020 or the latest date available; the numbers waiting less than four, four to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively; and the numbers waiting aged up to 17 and 18 years of age plus, respectively, in tabular form. [10867/20]

As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.